Ideas and Content

Main point or storyline
What you have to say; your reason for writing
Use graphic organizers to aid in brainstorming.
Two keys: clarity and detail.
Details can make or break a piece of writing.
Fresh and original ideas
The main ideas should stand out from the supporting details.



Education Northwest: Home of 6+1 Traits


Writing Fix: IDEAS posters, post-its, & more


Read/Write/Think: activities include 6+1 consideration


Mrs. Caro's Class: writing process, 6+1 Traits, types of writing


Kim's Corner for Teacher Talk: I have a topic; Now What?


Edina: Ideas and Content


Real Classroom Ideas: posters, rubrics, songs, books, etc.


Rubistar: customizable rubrics


Eduplace: graphic organizers


Reading Lady: posters


Cyberspaces: misc. writing & 6+1 resources